The K2500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The K2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 2-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The K2500 is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $20,240, with an invoice cost of $18,317. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Cab & Chassis.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2000 K2500 is a traditional I-EFI, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.

The 2000 K2500 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a cab & chassis truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Cab & Chassis, Chevrolet K2500, United States market

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